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PK05 WPZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,799 mi
Last recorded96,799 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 WPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 96,799 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 96,799 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 96,742 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 96,736 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 84,209 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 74,917 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2013 74,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2012 61,812 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,812 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 47,516 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 47,516 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

front discs pitted

Pass 2 Apr 2010 44,613 miles

Plastic trims/gaurds and sheilds are covering some prescribed areas

Some play in nearside and offside steering rack arms (drum sticks)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 44,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Plastic trims/gaurds and sheilds are covering some prescribed areas

Some play in nearside and offside steering rack arms (drum sticks)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise slight play n/side rack arm

Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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PK05 WPZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 55,122 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK05 WPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PK05 WPZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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